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The Malacañang has extended its enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR+ for at least another week, upon recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH) and Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). Covid-19 cases have averaged over 10,000 daily over the last week. Read More
The Philippines has been included in the United Kingdom’s “red list” for travel, according to British Ambassador Daniel Pruce. Travelers from the Philippines—who are not UK residents or have UK residence rights—will be barred from entry starting April 09. Read More
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, only travelers from Eastern Visayas will be allowed to visit Biliran until further notice, according to the local government. The province reopened to all domestic tourists on March 10. Read More
Food deliveries in areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) are classed as an essential service and will be allowed 24/7, according to the Malacañang. Read More
The Philippines has been nominated for multiple awards in the 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia category, including Asia’s leading beach, dive, tourist, and wedding destinations. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is also nominated as Asian’s Leading Tourist Board. Read More
To address the upward trend of Covid-19 cases in the area, the Department of Health (DOH) is recommending a one-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) extension in NCR+. Final decision is subject to the approval of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), who is set to discuss the proposal within the week. Read More
The Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan will remain open to tourists during Holy Week, except to those from areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Read More
The city governments of Pasig and Pasay have implemented stricter protocols in their respective public markets while under ECQ. The Pasig MegaMarket has adjusted its operating hours (now 5AM to 5PM), and a market day coding scheme has been set for the Pasay City Public Market. Read More
The city government of Tuguegarao has announced a 10-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in an effort to control the spread of Covid-19 in the area. The ECQ will be in place until April 08. Read More
In response to the rise of Covid-19 cases, the national government announced that the province of Quirino and Santiago City, Isabela will be under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) beginning April 01 until April 15 and 30, respectively. Read More
In an effort to avoid mass gatherings and help curb the spread of Covid-19 in the area, the Davao City government has ordered the closure of local beaches, beach resorts, and inland water resorts from April 01 to 04. Read More
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has ordered all national teams preparing for qualifiers and international leagues to suspend training camps held in NCR+. Group activities have been prohibited, and online individual training is advised. Read More
Local governments in Pangasinan have temporarily closed beaches and other outdoor tourism sites in the following towns until April 05: Agno, Bani, Binmaley, Lingayen, San Fabian, and Sual. Read More
To better implement quarantine control measures in NCR+ during ECQ, eight more checkpoints have been established in Metro Manila. Police manning the checkpoints will restrict movement of non-APORs and enforce health and safety standards. Read More
As the NCR+ bubble is placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has released an updated set of transportation guidelines in the area, effective March 29 to April 04. Read More
The Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has directed Central Luzon, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the provinces of Quezon and Batangas to implement enhanced anti-Covid measures. Regional IATFs are also required to monitor and address the Covid-19 situations in their respective areas. Read More
Following the announcement of NCR+ reverting to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is suspending operations in its following Consular Offices: ASEANA, Metro Manila, Dasmariñas, San Pablo, Malolos. Affected applicants will have their appointments rescheduled. Read More
